Color : Intense bright ruby red. Nose : Smells of wild berries and plum jam, red currant flower, dry violet, spices, on a bottom of graphite and cocoa powder. Palate : Smooth, full bodied, fruity and spicy, well balanced and unbelievably persistent. Food pairing : First courses of pasta with boar or hare sauce, stews, roasted lamb and medium aged cheeses, or by itself.